Community News

Trussell Trust Foodbanks in Bristol and South Gloucestershire provided 5,228 emergency food parcels to local people (the equivalent to over 47,000 meals) in April 2020. Of this number, 2,306 went to children.  This doesn’t include figures from the…

Since North Bristol Food Bank launched in 2012 it has been providing three-day emergency food supplies to local people in crisis. Currently with their food bank outlets closed due to the Corona Virus, the charity…

“Dear honourable councillors, town clerk, colleagues, residents and friends, I welcome you all to the Annual General Meeting of the Bradley Stoke Town Council. Today for the first time in history, we are meeting through…

On Monday 18th May, Mayor Tom Aditya opened the new car park at the Brook Way Activity Centre in Bradley Stoke. This low-key brief event was held with approriate social distancing measures in place. Deputy…

The below article was written by Rev Paul Hinckley, Vicar of Bradley Stoke, in mid-March for our April edition of Bradley Stoke Matters. In the light of our current international climate, the stark Christian image…

Families, friends and neighbours often provide crucial care for someone who couldn’t manage without their help. You could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health…

We are living in unnerving times, as to what the repercussions of COVID-19 might mean.  At time of writing, things seem to be changing on a daily basis. As of last night we are all…

It was shortly after Jane Marshall’s mum was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in 2014 that she decided to start supporting Marie Curie. At over eight months pregnant Jane headed out to take part in…

The newly established Tockington and Thornbury Tornadoes cricket team are looking for players and are holding a welcome training session for girls of any age to come and try the sport. This exciting collaboration between…

The Bradley Stoke Bowls Club Spring meeting will be held at the Bailey’s Court Activity Centre at 1800hrs on Thursday 26th March.  At this event all administrative matters are dealt with and new members welcomed.…